Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not available
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
QUICKSTICK
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
QUICKSTICK
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Quickstick
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Quickstick and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Quickstick and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Quickstick and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Quickstick and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.